How far is South Bend from Milwaukee?

The distance separating South Bend and Milwaukee is 127 miles (204 km).

Bus South Bend to Milwaukee from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for South Bend to Milwaukee on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:55pm	South Bend	5h 50m	11:45pm	Milwaukee Bus Station, St. Paul & N6th road.	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:55 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from South Bend to Milwaukee

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Milwaukee. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

6hAverage Duration

127 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $95	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $91	Average Duration6h 27m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,428 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound South Bend Milwaukee recent customer reviews

When I was book tickets there was writte south bend airport but bus didn’t stop there later when i see they stop different station

Karmjit S.

December 21, 2019

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from South Bend to Milwaukee by bus

How far is South Bend from Milwaukee?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/22

$49

11/23

$76

Today

$107

11/25

$55

11/26

$75

11/27

$46

11/28

No data

11/29

No data

The cheapest trip from South Bend to Milwaukee was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $46

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from South Bend to Milwaukee, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $46 to $107 for a bus ticket from South Bend to Milwaukee based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-27.